Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005923
The Bayelsa State Electoral Violence Prevention opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005923) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations (CSO) discretionary grant competition focused on reducing electoral violence in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. It was designed around the heightened risk period leading up to and surrounding the November 2019 elections, with a specific emphasis on violence linked to cult groups. The central aim is to lower the frequency and impact of such violence by strengthening community resilience in areas considered high risk, meaning communities should be better able to anticipate tensions, resist mobilization into violence, de-escalate disputes, and recover quickly when incidents occur.
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more hands-on relationship with the funding agency than a standard grant, often involving substantial involvement by the U.S. government in areas such as coordination, oversight, and collaborative planning. The opportunity falls under CFDA number 19.121 and is categorized as “Other” for funding activity (with further clarification normally provided in the full notice). The program was posted on May 28, 2019, and had an original application deadline of July 12, 2019, reflecting a fast timeline consistent with election-related prevention and stabilization work.
In terms of who could apply, eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. This points to an expectation that applicants would be established nonprofit implementers capable of deploying programming quickly and credibly, likely leveraging local partnerships and community networks to reach vulnerable neighborhoods and engage groups most relevant to preventing violence.
Financially, the maximum award amount listed (Award Ceiling) is $296,250. The notice lists “Expected Awards: 0,” which can occur in government postings for administrative reasons (for example, if the number of awards is uncertain at the time of posting or dependent on funding availability), but the intent of the solicitation is clearly to identify and support at least one viable program concept that meets the prevention objectives within the stated ceiling.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at practical, near-term interventions that reduce election-period violence in Bayelsa by boosting local capacity for prevention and response, especially in communities where cult-related activity is a known driver of insecurity.Apply for SFOP0005923
- The Department of State, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bayelsa State Electoral Violence Prevention" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.121.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 28, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $296,250.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Bayelsa State Electoral Violence Prevention opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations (CSO) discretionary grant competition focused on reducing electoral violence in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005923.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations (CSO).
What is the main goal of the program?
The central aim is to lower the frequency and impact of electoral violence in Bayelsa State by strengthening community resilience in high-risk areas.
What type of violence does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity places specific emphasis on violence linked to cult groups, particularly during the heightened risk period leading up to and surrounding the November 2019 elections.
What does "strengthening community resilience" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, strengthening community resilience means helping high-risk communities improve their ability to anticipate tensions, resist mobilization into violence, de-escalate disputes, and recover quickly when incidents occur.
Where is the program focused geographically?
The program is focused on Bayelsa State, Nigeria, with particular attention to communities considered high risk for electoral violence.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (as described here)?
As described in the opportunity summary, a cooperative agreement typically involves a more hands-on relationship with the funding agency than a standard grant, often including substantial involvement by the U.S. government in areas such as coordination, oversight, and collaborative planning.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.121.
How is the funding activity categorized?
The funding activity is categorized as "Other" (with the note that further clarification would normally be provided in the full notice).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 28, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was July 12, 2019.
Why does the timeline appear short?
The short posting-to-deadline timeline is consistent with election-related prevention and stabilization work, which often requires rapid planning and deployment.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description excludes institutions of higher education.
What does the eligibility restriction suggest about the expected applicants?
It suggests the opportunity was intended for established nonprofit implementers able to deploy programming quickly and credibly, likely using local partnerships and community networks to reach vulnerable neighborhoods and engage relevant groups.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) listed is $296,250.
How many awards were expected?
The notice lists "Expected Awards: 0."
Does "Expected Awards: 0" mean no award would be made?
Not necessarily. The summary notes that "Expected Awards: 0" can appear for administrative reasons, such as uncertainty about the number of awards at the time of posting or dependence on funding availability. The solicitation intent is described as identifying and supporting at least one viable program concept within the stated ceiling.
What kinds of activities does this opportunity appear to support?
It is aimed at practical, near-term interventions that reduce election-period violence in Bayelsa by boosting local capacity for prevention and response, especially in communities where cult-related activity is a known driver of insecurity.
What time period was the program designed around?
The program was designed around the heightened risk period leading up to and surrounding the November 2019 elections.
What outcome is the program trying to achieve at the community level?
The intended outcome is that high-risk communities are better able to anticipate tensions, resist being mobilized into violence, de-escalate disputes, and recover quickly after incidents, thereby reducing both the frequency and impact of electoral violence.
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